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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.40, 1,217.76 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.40, 1,217.76 and 299.28 is: 448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.40 : 1,217.76 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.40/1,217.76 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.40x = 1,217.76 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.40x = 364,451.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,451.21/812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.61

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